A Jefferson City man is being accused of a rape again. Charges of first degree rape were brought against Jemell Butler on Monday in connection with an incident in Columbia in April last year. According to court records DNA evidence taken from a woman victim’s clothing the night of the alleged assault matched a profile…… Continue Reading
AUDRAIN COUNTY SHERIFF OLLER REACTS TO FATAL OFFICER SHOOTING IN CLINTON, MO
One police officer is dead and two others are injured after a shooting in Clinton, Missouri last (Tuesday) night. According to reports the officers were responding to a call of a man with a gun. This incident happened seven months to the day when Clinton Police Officer Gary Michael was shot during a traffic stop…… Continue Reading
FULTON MAN CHARGED WITH THREATS TOWARDS STATE HOSPITAL
A man Fulton is facing charges after an arrest for allegedly calling the Fulton State Hospital and making threats. According to a probable cause statement Mark Newill called the hospital on Monday, seven to ten times saying that Tonia Lesieur who works at the hospital, made threats related to the hospital. Lesieur told police she…… Continue Reading
AUDRAIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S LOOKING FOR BURGLARY SUSPECTS
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help in identifying 3 suspects who stole items and caused damage to a home near Centralia yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. According to deputies it happened on Missouri Route C when a resident in rural Centralia resident said a Red/Maroon Ford Fusion pulled into his driveway. Apparently 2 white…… Continue Reading
COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL MOVING FORWARD ON AUDIT
The Columbia City Council is looking at what it would cost for an audit. At last (Monday) nights meeting the council directed their City Manager Mike Matthes to get a cost estimate for an audit of all departments by State Auditor Nicole Galloway. Columbia Mayor Brian Treece says all of the details of the audit…… Continue Reading
BOONVILLE RESIDENTS WARNED OF VEHICLE BREAK-INS
Citizens in Boonville are being reminded to keep their cars locked after multiple break ins are being reported. According to Boonville Chief of Police Bobby Welliver they recommend that people keep their cars locked everywhere they go. Chief Wellivar estimates that 90 percent of vehicles broken into are unlocked.… Continue Reading
RED FLAG WARNING ISSUED FOR THE STATE
The National Weather Service is issuing a Red Flag Warning for the state today (Tuesday) due to the gusty winds and low humidity. Mexico Little Dixie Fire Protection Chief Ken Hoover says the potential for fire danger when burning outside is way up with the weather conditions. Hoover says they state officials will re-evaluate weather…… Continue Reading
TRACTOR TRAILER OVERTURNS IN BOONE COUNTY
The driver of a tractor-trailer is ok after an accident early this morning on the 4800 block of St. Charles Road in Boone County. According to Boone County Deputies it happened just after 1 am the driver of the truck said he was unfamiliar with road and did not see a curve and overturned on…… Continue Reading
NON-PROFIT GROUP SETS UP DEFENSE FUND FOR GOVERNER GREITENS
A non-profit organization has a legal defense fund set up for Missouri Governor Eric Greitens. Documents were filed for a 527 status with the Missouri Secretary of State for the “ERG Defense Fund” which is short for the Eric Robert Greitens Defense Fund. The 527 status being sought is tax exempt. The group filed for…… Continue Reading
ONE DEAD IN FULTON HIT AND RUN
A hit and run accident early yesterday [Sunday] morning has left one person dead. According to the Fulton Police Department, officers were called to Highway 54 for a male subject who was walking in the road. Prior to officers arrival, additional callers reported he had been struck by a vehicle around 1:36 AM. The vehicle…… Continue Reading
